an ISO 9001:2008 Registered Company
Facel Vega
with Left Hand Drive
Evaporator Kit with HK500 Control
589003
FV3B (1957-58)
FV4 (1957-58)
HK (1958-61)
EX (1958)
EX1 (1958-61)
EX2 (1961-65)
18865 Goll St. San Antonio, TX 78266 ph: 210-654-7171 fax: 210-654-3113
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Table of Contents
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Cover
Table of Contents
Packing List/Parts Disclaimer
Information Page
Wiring Notice
Engine Compartment, Condenser Assembly & Installation,
Compressor & Brackets, Pulleys
Figure 1
7. Passenger Compartment
Figures 2, 2a & 3
8. A/C Firewall Cover Assembly Installation, Heater Cover
Installation
Figures 4, 5 & 5a
9. Evaporator/Cowl Front Bracket Installation, A/C Hose Routing
Figures 6, 6a & 7
10. Front & Rear Evaporator Bracket Installation
Figures 8, 8a & 8b
11. Heater Hardline Installation
Figures 9, 10 & 10a
12. Evaporator Installation
Figures 11, 11a & 11b
13. Drain Hose Installation
Figures 12 & 13
14. A/C Hose, Heater Hose & Heater Control Valve Installation, A/C &
Heater Hose Routing
Figure 14
15. Final Steps
Figures 15, 16 & 16a
16. Control Panel & Duct Hose Routing
Figure 17, 17a, 17b & 18
17. Wiring Diagram
18. Gen IV Wiring Connection Instruction
19. Operation of Controls
20. Troubleshooting Information
21. Troubleshooting Information (Cont.)
22. Evaporator Kit Packing List
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Packing List
Evaporator Kit (589003)
No.
Qty.
Part No.
1.
2.
1
1
768005
789003
Description
Facel Vega Evaporator Sub Case w/ 204 ECU
Accessory Kit, 1957-65 Facel Vega w/ HK500 Control
** Before beginning installation, open all packages and check contents of shipment. Please report
any shortages directly to Vintage Air within 15 days. After 15 days, Vintage Air will not be
responsible for missing or damaged items.
1
Facel Vega Evaporator
Sub Case w/ 204 ECU
768005
2
3
Accessory Kit
789003
NOTE: Images may not depict actual parts and quantities.
Refer to packing list for actual parts and quantities.
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Important Notice—Please Read
For Maximum System Performance, Vintage Air Recommends the Following:
NOTE: Vintage Air systems are designed to operate with R134a refrigerant only.
Use of any other refrigerant could damage your A/C system and/or vehicle, and
possibly cause a fire, in addition to potentially voiding the warranties of the A/C
system and its components.
Refrigerant Capacities:
Vintage Air System: 1.8 lbs. (1 lb., 12 oz.) of R134a, charged by weight with a quality charging station or
scale. NOTE: Use of the proper type and amount of refrigerant is critical to system operation and
performance.
Other Systems: Consult manufacturer’s guidelines.
Lubricant Capacities:
New Vintage Air-supplied Sanden Compressor: No additional oil needed (Compressor is shipped with
proper oil charge).
All Other Compressors: Consult manufacturer (Some compressors are shipped dry and will need oil
added).
Safety Switches
Your Vintage Air system is equipped with a binary pressure safety switch. A binary switch disengages the
compressor clutch in cases of extreme low pressure conditions (Refrigerant Loss) or excessively high head
pressure (406 PSI) to prevent compressor damage or hose rupture. A trinary switch combines Hi/Lo
pressure protection with an electric fan operation signal at 254 PSI, and should be substituted for use with
electric fans. Compressor safety switches are extremely important since an A/C system relies on refrigerant
to circulate lubricant.
Service Info:
Protect Your Investment: Prior to assembly, it is critical that the compressor, evaporator, A/C hoses and
fittings, hardlines, condenser and receiver/drier remained capped. Removing caps prior to assembly will
allow moisture, insects and debris into the components, possibly leading to reduced performance and/or
premature failure of your A/C system. This is especially important with the receiver/drier.
Additionally, when caps are removed for assembly, BE CAREFUL! Some components are shipped under
pressure with dry nitrogen.
Evacuate the System for 35-45 Minutes: Ensure that system components (Drier, compressor, evaporator
and condenser) are at a temperature of at least 85° F. On a cool day, the components can be heated with a
heat gun or by running the engine with the heater on before evacuating. Leak check and charge to
specifications.
Bolts Passing Through Cowl and/or Firewall:
To ensure a watertight seal between the passenger compartment and the vehicle exterior, for all bolts
passing through the cowl and/or firewall, Vintage Air recommends coating the threads with silicone prior to
installation.
Heater Hose (Not Included With This Kit):
Heater hose may be purchased from Vintage Air (Part# 31800-VUD) or your local parts retailer. Routing and
required length will vary based on installer preference.
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Important Wiring Notice—Please Read
Some Vehicles May Have Had Some or All of Their Radio Interference Capacitors Removed.
There Should Be a Capacitor Found At Each of the Following Locations:
1. On the positive terminal of the ignition coil.
2. If there is a generator, on the armature terminal of the generator.
3. If there is a generator, on the battery terminal of the voltage regulator.
Most alternators have a capacitor installed internally to eliminate what is called “whining” as
the engine is revved. If whining is heard in the radio, or just to be extra cautious, a radio
interference capacitor can be added to the battery terminal of the alternator.
It is also important that the battery lead is in good shape and that the ground leads are not
compromised. There should be a heavy ground from the battery to the engine block, and
additional grounds to the body and chassis.
If these precautions are not observed, it is possible for voltage spikes to be present on the
battery leads. These spikes come from ignition systems, charging systems, and from
switching some of the vehicle’s other systems on and off. Modern computer-operated
equipment can be sensitive to voltage spikes on the power leads, which can cause unexpected
resets, strange behavior, and/or permanent damage.
Vintage Air strives to harden our products against these types of electrical noise, but there is
a point where a vehicle’s electrical system can be degraded so much that nothing can help.
Radio interference capacitors should be available at most auto and truck parts suppliers. They
typically are cylindrical in shape, a little over an inch long, a little over a half inch in diameter,
and they have a single lead coming from one end of the cylinder with a terminal on the end of
the wire, as well as a mounting clip which is screwed into a good ground on the vehicle. The
specific value of the capacitance is not too significant in comparison to ignition capacitors that
are matched with the coil to reduce pitting of the points.
• Care must be taken, when installing the compressor lead, not to short it to ground.
The compressor lead must not be connected to a condenser fan or to any other
auxiliary device. Shorting to ground or connecting to a condenser fan or any other
auxiliary device may damage wiring, the compressor relay, and/or cause a
malfunction.
• When installing ground leads on Gen IV systems, the blower control ground and ECU
ground must be connected directly to the negative battery post.
5
• For proper system operation, the heater control valve must be connected to the
ECU.
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Engine Compartment
NOTE: Before starting the installation, check the function of the vehicle (horn, lights, etc.) for
proper operation, and study the instructions, illustrations & diagrams.
Perform the Following:
1. Disconnect battery (See Figure 1, below).
2. Remove radiator cover (retain) (See Figure 1, below).
3. Drain & remove radiator (retain).
4. Remove OEM heater hoses (discard) (See Figure 1, below).
5. Remove heater blower motor assembly (discard).
Heater
Hoses
Battery
Radiator
Cover
Figure 1
Condenser Assembly & Installation
1. Refer to separate instructions included with the condenser kit to install the condenser.
2. Binary switch installation (Refer to condenser instructions).
Compressor & Brackets
1. Refer to separate instructions included with the bracket kit to install the compressor bracket.
Pulleys
1. In most instances, the belt lengths will remain the same.
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Passenger Compartment
Perform the Following:
1. Remove the dash pad (retain) (See Figure 2, below).
2. Remove the dash (retain) (See Figure 2, below).
3. Remove the fresh air ventilation duct (discard) (See Figure 2a, below).
4. Remove the OEM heater/blower motor assembly (discard) (See Figures 2a and 3, below).
OEM Fresh Air
Ventilation duct
OEM Blower
Motor
Dash
Pad
OEM
Heater
Dash
Figure 2a
Figure 2
OEM
Heater
Figure 3
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A/C Firewall Cover
Assembly Installation
1. Install (2) 1 ¼” grommets in A/C firewall cover assembly located in fender well outside engine
compartment (See Figure 4, below, and Figure 14, Page 14).
2. Apply a 1/4” bead of silicone around the back side of the A/C firewall cover assembly.
3. Install A/C firewall cover assembly on firewall under passenger side fender well using (3) 1/4-20 x 3/4”
hex bolts. Secure with (3) 1/4” flat washers and (3) 1/4-20 nuts with star washers (See Figure 4, below).
4. Using the remaining hole in the firewall cover as a template, drill a 5/16” hole through the firewall (See
Figure 4, below).
(3) 1/4-20 x 3/4” Hex Bolts,
(3) 1/4” Flat Washers and
(3) 1/4-20 Nuts with Star Washers
(Included in Hose Kit)
Drill 5/16”
Hole Through
Firewall
(2) 1 ¼”
Grommets
(Included in
Hose Kit)
A/C Firewall
Cover Assembly
624999
(Included in
Hose Kit)
Figure 4
Heater Cover Installation
(Original Heater Hose Routing)
1. Install heater cover gasket inside engine bay between heater cover and firewall, and secure to passenger
compartment heater cover using (4) 10-32 x 1” Phillips pan head screws (See Figures 5 & 5a, below).
2. Install 1 ⅛” plug in firewall (See Figure 5, below).
1 ⅛” Plug
Heater Cover
Gasket
Heater
Cover
647028
Passenger Compartment
Heater Cover with
Well Nuts
(4) 10-32 x 1”
Phillips Pan Head
Screws
Figure 5
Figure 5a
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Evaporator/Cowl
Front Bracket Installation
1. Using measurements in Figure 6, below, drill (2) 1/4” holes in cowl.
2. Install evaporator/cowl front bracket assembly to cowl using (2) 1/4-20 x 3/4” hex bolts (See Figure 6a,
below).
Drill 1/4”
Hole
5”
Drill 1/4”
Hole
5/16”
(2) 1/4-20 x 3/4”
Hex Bolts
7 ¼”
12 ¼”
Evap
Figure 6
Figure 6a
A/C Hose Routing
1. Route #6 and #10 A/C hoses through A/C firewall cover assembly (In fender well area, not engine
compartment) (See Figure 7, below).
#10 A/C
Hose
#6 A/C
Hose
Figure 7
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Front & Rear
Evaporator Bracket Installation
1. Install (2) relays onto blower relay bracket using (2) 10-32 x 1/2” Phillips pan head screws and (2) 10-32
nuts with star washers (See Figure 8a, below).
2. On a workbench, install driver and passenger side rear evaporator brackets and blower relay bracket onto
evaporator as shown in Figures 8 & 8a, below.
3. Install front mounting bracket onto evaporator using (2) 1/4-20 x 1/2” hex bolts, and tighten as shown in
Figure 8b, below.
Passenger Side
Rear Evaporator
Bracket Assembly
647025
1/4-20 x 1/2” Bolt
(Located on
Sub Case)
Driver Side
Rear Evaporator
Bracket Assembly
647031
(2) Relays
(2) 1/4-20 x 1/2” Bolts
(Located on
Sub Case)
Blower Relay
Bracket
Figure 8
Evaporator
Front Bracket
647020
1/4-20 x 1/2” Bolt
(Located on
Sub Case)
(2) 10-32 x 1/2”
Phillips Pan Head Screws
and (2) 10-32 Nuts
Figure 8a
with Star Washers
1/4-20 x 1/2” Bolt
(Located on
Sub Case)
1/4-20 x 1/2” Bolt
(Located on
Sub Case)
Figure 8b
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Heater Hardline Installation
1. Install (2) heater hardlines onto evaporator with properly lubricated O-rings (See Figure 9, below, and Figure 13,
Page 13).
Heater Hardline
(Evaporator to Water Pump)
Heater Hardline
(Evaporator to Intake)
Figure 9
A/C Hose Installation
1. Lay evaporator on passenger side floorboard, and install #6 and #10 A/C hoses onto evaporator with properly
lubricated O-rings (See Figures 10 & 10a, below, and Figure 13, Page 13).
NOTE: Press tape should
cover all metal portions
of #10 fitting.
Press
Tape
Figure 10
11
#6 A/C
Hose
Figure 10a
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#10 A/C
Hose
Evaporator Installation
1. Lift evaporator unit up under the dashboard. Secure passenger side (left hand drive models) evaporator bracket
loosely to the firewall from the passenger side fender well using a 1/4” washer and 1/4-20 nut with star washer
(See Figure 11, below).
2. Secure driver side evaporator bracket loosely to the firewall from the engine compartment side of the firewall
using a 1/4-20 x 3/4” hex bolt and 1/4” washer (See Figure 11a, below).
3. Using (2) 1/4-20 x 3/4” hex bolts, (2) 1/4” washers and (2) 1/4-20 nuts with star washers, secure the front
evaporator mounting bracket to the evaporator/cowl front bracket (See Figure 11b, below).
4. Verify that the evaporator unit is level and square to the dash, and then tighten all mounting bolts. NOTE:
Tighten the bolt on firewall first, and then tighten the front mounting bracket screws.
1/4” Washer
1/4-20 x 3/4”
Hex Bolt
1/4-20 Nut
with Star Washer
1/4” Washer
Figure 11
Figure 11a
(2) 1/4-20 x 3/4”
Hex Bolts
(2) 1/4” Washers
Evaporator/Cowl
Front Bracket
Evaporator Front
Bracket
(2) 1/4-20 Nuts
with Star Washers
Figure 11b
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Drain Hose Installation
1. Locate evaporator drain on bottom of evaporator case.
2. In line with the drain, lightly make a mark on the firewall.
Measure one inch down and drill a 5/8” hole through the
firewall (See Figure 12, right).
3. Install drain hose to bottom of evaporator unit and route
through firewall (See Figure 12, right).
1”
Drain
Hose
Drain
Figure 12
Lubricating O-rings
Male
O-ring Insert
#6 O-ring
#8 O-ring
#10 O-ring
For a proper seal of fittings: Install supplied
O-rings as shown, and lubricate with supplied
oil.
O-ring
Supplied Oil
for O-rings
NOTE: Standard torque specifications:
#6: 11 to 13 ft-lb.
#8: 15 to 20 ft-lb.
#10: 21 to 27 ft-lb.
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Female Nut
O-ring Installs
Over Male Insert
to Swaged Lip
Figure 13
Twist With
This Wrench
Hold With
This Wrench
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A/C Hose, Heater Hose &
Heater Control Valve Installation
1. Route A/C hoses as shown in Figure 14, below.
2. Route a piece of heater hose from the water pump to the top heater fitting of the heater core as shown in
Figure 9, Page 11, and Figure 14, below. Secure using hose clamps.
3. Route a piece of heater hose from the intake to the bottom heater fitting of the heater core as shown in
Figure 9, Page 11, and Figure 14, below. NOTE: Install heater control valve in line with intake
manifold (pressure side) heater hose, and secure using hose clamps as shown in Figure 14,
below. Also note proper flow direction.
A/C & Heater Hose Routing
NOTE: Vintage Air Systems Require
(2) 5/8” Hose Nipples (Not Supplied).
#10 Tite Fit
90° A/C
Fitting
(See Figure 5,
Page 8)
(See Figure 4,
Page 8)
#8 Tite Fit
90° A/C
Fitting
Heater Hose
(Heater Control
Valve/Intake)
Tie
Wrap
#8 A/C Hose
(Comp./Cond.)
126012
(2) #6 Adel
Clamps
From Heater
Control Valve
to Evaporator
(3) #10 Adel
Clamps
Hose
Clamps
Heater
#6 A/C Hose
Hose
(Evap./Core)
126001
#10 A/C Hose
(Evap./Core)
Fro
Fro
126002
mE
mI
to W vap
Ma ntake
nifo
ate orato
r Pu
ld
r
mp
(4) 10-24 Nuts
w/ Star Washers
NOTE: Flow direction follows
(2 Included in Hose Kit)
molded arrow on valve.
Figure 14
#10 A/C Hose
(Comp./Core)
126013
#6 Cond./Drier
Hardline
#6 Drier/ 121029
Core Hardline
121030
(2) #10 Hardline
Brackets
643156
(Included in
Hose Kit)
#10 Evap./Core
Hardline
121033
(Included in
Hose Kit)
(2) #4 Adel
Clamps
31603-VUD
#8 Condenser
Hardline
121032
Compressor
Safety Switch
(Trinary Type)
Screw-on Drier
(Refer to Condenser
Instructions)
(2) 10-24 x 3/4”
Pan Head Screws
(Included in Hose Kit)
(2) #8 Adel
Clamps
316050
(Included in
Hose Kit)
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(2) 10-24 x 3/8”
Pan Head Screws
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Final Steps
1. Install duct hoses as shown in Figures 17 & 17a, Page 16. Install defrost duct as shown in Figures 17b & 17c,
Page 16.
2. Route A/C wires (12 volt/grounds/trinary switch/heater valve) through 1 ¼” x 1” grommet with 1/2” ID hole as
shown in Figure 15, below.
3. Install control panel assembly.
4. Plug the wiring harnesses into the ECU module on the sub case as shown in Figure 18, Page 16 (Wire according
to wiring diagrams on Pages 17 and 18).
5. Reinstall dash and all previously removed items.
6. Install driver and passenger side under dash louvers between dash and padded trim (See Figures 16 & 16a,
below).
7. Fill radiator with at least a 50/50 mixture of approved antifreeze and distilled water. It is the owner's
responsibility to keep the freeze protection at the proper level for the climate in which the vehicle is operated.
Failure to follow antifreeze recommendations will cause heater core to corrode prematurely and possibly burst
in A/C mode and/or freezing weather, voiding your warranty.
8. Double check all fittings, brackets and belts for tightness.
9. Vintage Air recommends that all A/C systems be serviced by a certified automotive air conditioning technician.
10. Evacuate the system for a minimum of 45 minutes prior to charging, and perform a leak check prior to servicing.
11. Charge the system to the capacities stated on Page 4 of this instruction manual.
12. See Operation of Controls procedures on Page 19.
1 ¼” x 1” with 1/2” Hole
Grommet
33133-VUI
Wiring Harness
(Heater Control Valve)
Wiring Harness
(12 Volt/Grounds
/Trinary Switch)
Figure 15
From
Control Panel
ECU
Plug From
Control Wiring
Harness
232002-VUA
Plug From
Wiring Harness
232001-VUR
Padded
Trim
Driver Side
Under Dash
Louver
Figure 16
15
Passenger Side
Under Dash
Louver
Figure 16a
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Control Panel
& Duct Hose Routing
Figure 17c
Figure 17b
Figure 17a
Figure 17
Driver Side
Under Dash
Louver
2 ½” x 30”
Driver Side Center
Under Dash Louver
2 ½” x 12”
Figure 17
Passenger Side Center
Under Dash Louver
2 ½” x 6”
Passenger Side
Under Dash Louver
2 ½” x 24”
Figure 17a
Figure 17b
Defrost Duct
Assembly
496113
#6 x 3/8” Phillips
Pan Head Screw
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Figure 17c
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Wiring Diagram
232007-VUR
TAN
ORA
BLK
AC ANNUNCIATOR
BACKLIGHT POS
BACKLIGHT NEG
GND
5V-SW
WHT
RED
WHT/RED
WHT/YEL
JF8
TEMP WIPER
MODE WIPER
WHT/GRN
FAN WIPER
PRE-WIRED
VIEWED FROM WIRE SIDE
232002-VUA
A/C
(IF USED)
GEN IV ECU
GEN IV WIRING DIAGRAM
REV D, 5/6/2014
TEMP
MODE
FAN
PROGRAM
* DASH LAMP
(IF USED)
*** WIDE OPEN
THROTTLE
SWITCH
(OPTIONAL)
** CIRCUIT
BREAKER
30 AMP
HEATER
CONTROL VALVE
• Dash Lamp Is Used Only With Type 232007-VUR Harness.
• Warning: Always Mount Circuit Breaker As Close to the Battery As Possible. (NOTE: Wire Between
Battery and Circuit Breaker Is Unprotected and Should Be Carefully Routed to Avoid a Short
Circuit).
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• Wide Open Throttle Switch Contacts Close Only at Full Throttle, Which Disables A/C
Compressor.
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Gen IV Wiring
Connection Instruction
WIRING
HARNESS
CONTROL
WIRING
HARNESS
RED
&
WHITE
A/C
COMPRESSOR
RELAY
RED
BLUE
RED
WH
IT
E
NOTE:
MOUNT RELAY
IN DESIRED
LOCATION
UNDER DASH
Ignition Switch:
VIOLET
Violet 12V Ign Switch Source (Key On
Accessory) Position Must Be Switched.
+12V
NOTE:
WIRING YELLOW & ORANGE (IGNITION HOT
HARNESS COMING FROM
TERMINAL)
HARNESS ARE NOT
USED.
YELLOW
RUN
BAT
IGNITION
SWITCH
ORANGE
TAN
DASH BACK LIGHT+0-12v
GRAY
GRAY WIRE IS USED FOR
PROGRAMING CONTROLS
IF APPLICABLE
RED
GREEN
RED
GREEN
FIREWALL
BLACK BLUE
Heater Control Valve:
RED
LATCH
WIRING
HARNESS
WHITE
CHASSIS GROUND
NOTE: HEATER CONTROL
VALVE CONNECTION AND
CHASSIS GROUND MAY BE
LOCATED ON EITHER SIDE
OF THE FIREWALL. ENSURE
CONNECTOR IS LATCHED
FIRMLY.
HEATER
CONTROL VALVE
K
BLAC
BLUE
COMPRESSOR
WHITE
NOTE: CONNECT WHITE
WIRES DIRECTLY TO
(-) BATTERY TERMINAL
WHITE
RED
RED
CIRCUIT BREAKER
30 AMP
Install With Servo Motor Facing Down,
As Shown. Note Flow Direction Arrow
Molded Into Valve Body, And Install
Accordingly.
Binary/Trinary & Compressor:
Binary: Connect As Shown (Typical
Compressor Wiring). Be Sure
Compressor Body Is Grounded.
BINARY
SAFETY
SWITCH
BLUE
Dash Light:
Tan Wire Used Only With Vintage Air
Supplied Control Panel With LED Back
Light.
RED
WARNING:
ALWAYS MOUNT CIRCUIT BREAKER
AS CLOSE TO THE BATTERY AS POSSIBLE.
(NOTE: WIRE BETWEEN BATTERY AND
CIRCUIT BREAKER IS UNPROTECTED
AND SHOULD BE CAREFULLY ROUTED
TO AVOID A SHORT CIRCUIT).
+
-
Trinary Switch: Connect According To
Trinary Switch Wiring Diagram.
Circuit Breaker/Battery:
White Must Run To (-) Battery. Red May
Run To (+) Battery Or Starter. Mount
Circuit Breaker As Close to Battery As
Possible.
BATTERY
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Operation of Controls
On Gen IV systems with three lever/knob controls, the temperature control toggles between heat and A/C
operations. To activate A/C, move the temperature lever/knob all the way to cold and then back it off to the desired
vent temperature. For heat operation, move the temperature lever/knob all the way to hot and then adjust to the
desired vent temperature. The blower will momentarily change speed, each time you toggle between operations, to
indicate the change. NOTE: For proper control panel function, refer to control panel instructions for
calibration procedure.
Blower Speed
This lever/knob controls
blower speed, from
OFF to HI.
Mode Control
This lever/knob controls
the mode positions,
from DASH to FLOOR
to DEFROST, with a
blend in between.
Mode
Control
Temperature Control
This lever/knob controls
the temperature,
from HOT to COLD.
Blower
Speed
A/C Operation
Blower Speed
Adjust to desired
speed.
Mode Control
Adjust to desired
mode position
(DASH position
recommended).
Temperature Control
For A/C operation, adjust to
coldest position to engage
compressor (Adjust between
HOT and COLD to reach
desired temperature).
Heat Operation
Blower Speed
Adjust to desired
speed.
Mode Control
Adjust to desired
mode position
(FLOOR position
recommended).
Temperature Control
For maximum heating, adjust
to hottest position (Adjust
between HOT and COLD to
reach desired temperature).
Defrost/De-fog Operation
Blower Speed
Adjust to desired
speed.
Temperature Control
Adjust to desired
temperature.
Mode Control
Adjust to DEFROST position for maximum defrost, or
between FLOOR and DEFROST positions for a bi-level
blend (Compressor is automatically engaged).
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Temperature
Control
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Symptom
Compressor will
not turn off
(All other functions
work).
3.
Compressor will
not turn on
(All other functions
work).
2.
Blower stays on
high speed when
ignition is on or off.
1b.
Blower stays on
high speed when
ignition is on.
1a.
20
System is charged.
System is not charged.
All other functions work.
No other functions work.
Condition
Check 2-pin connector at ECU housing.
Repair or replace pot/control wiring.
Replace relay.
Check for faulty A/C
potentiometer or associated
wiring.
Check for faulty A/C relay.
Check continuity to ground on white control head wire.
Check for 5V on red control head wire.
Charge system or bypass pressure switch.
Replace BSC (This will require removal of evaporator
from vehicle).
Check to ensure that no BSC wiring is damaged or
shorted to vehicle ground. The BSC operates the blower
by ground side pulse width modulation switching. The
positive wire to the blower will always be hot. If the
“ground” side of the blower is shorted to chassis ground,
the blower will run on HI.
Be sure the small, 20 GA white ground wire is connected
to the battery ground post. If it is, replace the ECU.
Verify continuity to chassis ground with white control
head wire at various points.
Verify that all pins are inserted into plug. Ensure that no
pins are bent or damaged in ECU.
Actions
Check for disconnected or
faulty thermistor.
Check for faulty A/C
potentiometer or associated
wiring (Not applicable to 3-pot
controls).
System must be charged for
compressor to engage.
Unplug 3-wire BSC control
connector from ECU. If blower
stays running, BSC is either
improperly wired or damaged.
Unplug 3-wire BSC control
connector from ECU. If blower
shuts off, ECU is either
improperly wired or damaged.
Check for damaged ground
wire (white) in control head
harness.
Check for damaged blower
switch or potentiometer and
associated wiring.
Check for damaged pins or
wires in control head plug.
Checks
Red wire at A/C pot should
have approximately 5V
with ignition on. White
wire will have continuity to
chassis ground. White/
Blue wire should vary
between 0V and 5V when
lever is moved up or down.
Disconnected or faulty
thermistor will cause
compressor to be
disabled.
To check for proper pot
function, check voltage at
white/blue wire. Voltage
should be between 0V and
5V, and will vary with pot
lever position.
Danger: Never bypass
safety switch with
engine running. Serious
injury can result.
No other part replacements
should be necessary.
See blower switch check
procedure.
Loss of ground on this wire
renders control head
inoperable.
Notes
Troubleshooting Guide
Symptom
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8.
When ignition is
turned on, blower
momentarily
comes on, then
shuts off. This
occurs with the
blower switch in
the OFF position.
Erratic functions of
blower, mode,
temp, etc.
7.
Blower turns on
and off rapidly.
6.
Loss of mode door
function.
5.
System will not
turn on, or runs
intermittently.
4.
21
This is an indicator that the
system has been reset. Be
sure the red power wire is on
the battery post, and not on a
switched source. Also, if the
system is pulled below 7V for
even a split second, the
system will reset.
Run red power wire directly to battery.
Repair or replace.
Charge battery.
Check for faulty battery or
alternator.
Battery voltage is less
than 12V.
Check for damaged switch or
pot and associated wiring.
Ensure all system grounds and power connections are
clean and tight.
Verify proper meter function by checking the condition of
a known good battery.
Check for positive power at heater valve green wire and
blower red wire. Check for ground on control head white
wire.
Install capacitors on ignition coil and alternator. Ensure
good ground at all points. Relocate coil and associated
wiring away from ECU and ECU wiring. Check for burned
or loose plug wires.
Actions
Check for at least 12V at
circuit breaker.
Check for damaged stepper
motor or wiring.
Check for obstructed or
binding mode doors.
Check for damaged mode
switch or potentiometer and
associated wiring.
Verify battery voltage is
greater than 10 volts and less
than 16.
Verify connections on power
lead, ignition lead, and both
white ground wires.
Noise interference from either
ignition or alternator.
Checks
Battery voltage is at least
12V.
Partial function of mode
doors.
No mode change at all.
Will not turn on under
any conditions.
Works when engine is not
running; shuts off when
engine is started
(Typically early Gen IV,
but possible on all
versions).
Condition
System shuts off blower at
10V. Poor connections or
weak battery can cause
shutdown at up to 11V.
Typically caused by
evaporator housing
installed in a bind in the
vehicle. Be sure all
mounting locations line up
and don’t have to be forced
into position.
Ignition noise (radiated or
conducted) will cause the
system to shut down due to
high voltage spikes. If this
is suspected, check with a
quality oscilloscope. Spikes
greater than 16V will shut
down the ECU. Install a
radio capacitor at the
positive post of the ignition
coil (See radio capacitor
installation bulletin). A
faulty alternator or worn
out battery can also result
in this condition.
Notes
Troubleshooting Guide (Cont.)
Packing List
Evaporator Kit (589003)
No.
Qty.
Part No.
1.
2.
1
1
768005
789003
Description
Facel Vega Evaporator Sub Case w/ 204 ECU
Accessory Kit, 1957-65 Facel Vega w/ HK500 Control
Checked By:
Packed By:
Date:
1
Facel Vega Evaporator
Sub Case w/ 204 ECU
768005
2
Accessory Kit
789003
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